From the uber-Christmassy to the not-so-Christmassy (to the just-a-little-snowy) here are 16 magical Christmas reads for you to enjoy this season. Whether you are building a Christmas gift list, or just looking for something to while away those long winter evenings, there is something here for everyone.

Present buying conundrums be gone! The Hodderscape Gift Guide is here to vanquish confusion and summon the best science fiction, fantasy and horror novels to give your friends and relatives this Christmas.

As the festive season is upon us, we’ve been thinking about all the awesome Christmassy things in books that we wish were real! Obviously there were tonnes but we’ve managed pick the top 6 to share with you lovely people.